Date: 9/24/2003 10:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 16845
the newer the car the more expensive yes, the type of car and age also play a factor.....so if you go the camaro you will be paying more...I personally havne't heard great things about jeeps....Subaru's are good....I've had two....one we had for 17 years and it was still going strong when we got rid of it....(Had too many cars! LOL) the one I have now is an 1993 impreza it's got about 125k miles on it and it's still going strong. decent milage :) pretty cheap insurance...good luck  |
Date: 9/24/2003 11:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
any insurance for a teen is insanely high... because teenagers are the highest accident causers..... stay away from jeeps.. my own experince they tip REAL EASY!!! and you want something reliable.... don't buy new... buy used!!! you will save a ton.. a camaro will cost a pretty penny... you also want to look into repairs....tires.... if you want something good on gas go for something like a dodge shadow... or really good go for a firefly.. they tend to be great on gas but the engines sorta expire after a certian milage*LOL*... they ar enicknamed the disposable car  |
Date: 9/24/2003 11:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 13897
ok... well i think you should probably go with something like an older Toyota Corolla or Camry because they are very good cars.. also, many people know how to fix them, and it won't be as expensive to repair (compared to a VW or a Saab, or something like that). the Corolla is Great on mileage.  |
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Date: 9/24/2003 11:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 13897
oh and Midnightly, that's not always true. i'm a teenager and my insurance is actually very low. something around $55 a month. i drive a Corolla. =) |
Date: 9/24/2003 11:48:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26452
Thanks for your help guys. I really don't like the Camrys or Corolla's very much. I don't really like Dodges very much, or Hondas. I've heard of disposable cars, and I'd really like one thats gonna last me a while.  |
Date: 9/25/2003 12:30:00 AM
From Authorid: 21867
Jeeps with a lift-kit...as someone has already mentioned, you're just asking for a roll-over accident. Jeeps (like most 4wds) already have a rather dubious high centre of gravity making them prone (even in standard form/hieght) to roll-overs...one thats jacked up just compounds the safety issue. Big tyres on one increases road friction, which increases drag and thus increases fuel comsumption...you will also throw out your gear ratios by virtue of the increased rolling diametre of the wheel, so the car will also be noticeably slower off the line and during acceleration/overtaking. The heavier wheels will also place extra load upon swing-arms, wheel bearings etc and thus reduce the life of those parts. Larger 'Mud gripper' tyres are also expensive, and if driven on the road wear quickly (as well as also decreasing handling ability given they aren't specifically designed for tarmac road usage...so you are also increasing the tyre maintanence costs) The tyres can will increased load (due to grip and wider 'foot-print') upon your transmission, drive axles, diffs etc etc. If you haven't already figured out, unless you have a definite use for a jacked up big wheeled 4wd (like if you live on a farm or are a serious Off Road Enthusiast), its probably not a great idea to buy one. Basic questions are: How much do you have to spend?? How much extra money will you have regularly (comes in handy when you are also factoring in Insurance Premiums, on road costs, maintanence, upgrades/modifications etc)?? What do you require a car for...long trips, around town, bit of both or more of one than the other?? Are you after looks, style, functionality, performance, thrifty mileage??...as its very rare to get all of the above in one package. What driving experience do you have?? This is important as it will guide you as to which car would be suited...some cars, such as performance orientated cars, require the driver to be reasonably familiar with car handling dynamics, the way cars react under braking, acceleration, through corners...driveline characteristics like the difference between how front wheel drive (FWD), rear wheel drive (RWD) and four wheel drive (4WD) handles and responds to the drivers input. I've owned/raced/modified a ton of different cars in various configurations from FWD, RWD, 4WD, turboed, naturally aspirated, 4s, 6s, 8s, rotors, stock standard 'a to b' type cars to full on hard-tuned performance orientated road/track weapons...so if I can help out with any info, just hollar. Peace,  |
Date: 9/25/2003 5:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 27046
There are different things that depend on the insurance rate with a vehicle. I just switched an 1983 buick to a 1990 crown vic on my insurance and it jumped $40 a month. This really didn't have anything to do with the age of the car but more the fact that Crown Vic are known to catch fire when rear ended and the higher rate is for that factor.  |
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Date: 9/25/2003 5:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 27046
Anything 4 cylinder should be gas efficient, like a honda, or a neon, basically your small cars. Standards go the mile all the way around. They are less expensive at purchase because of the difference in transmission, they drive better and you have more control in the snow, and there is less liability for bodily damage paid out in insurance. If you are driving a little car the amount of damage you do to someone else's has a big difference than if you were driving a monster car...LOL |
Date: 9/25/2003 6:14:00 AM
From Authorid: 29532
Older Jeeps are too top heavy and camaros are too light in the back end.  |
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Date: 9/25/2003 6:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 29532
pk, but if you want something that will last you a while..........GET A CHEVY CAR! Not a chevy truck. If you want a truck, get a FORD truck. That's my phillosiphy and personal expirience. Chevy cars, Ford trucks. (and go figure, we own a buick LOL) |
Date: 9/25/2003 7:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 53054
Ok if this is your FIRST CAR..DONT buy a new one...bc most likely U WILL HAVE A CRASH WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR! Save up your money! (if you dont have a lot now) and buy a nicer car, WHEN u r a MORE EXPERIENCED DRIVER *hugz*  |
Date: 9/25/2003 8:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 53478
Okay, I had a geo metro (now owned and manufactured by chevy) and it was GREAT on gas. I filled it about once every 2 weeks. It wasn't fast or flashy, but it was cheap. It was a used car which made it even cheaper.  |
Date: 9/25/2003 10:40:00 AM
From Authorid: 24732
Unlike Pink Bunny, I find Chevy trucks are the most ideal for price, gas efficiency (vs. other trucks), good for towing, and long lasting. If you buy a 90-94 Chevy/GMC 5 speed truck if something does go wrong with it, it's just about the easiest thing to work on and the parts are easy to find also. My parents, my dad mostly, has own and driven just about every kind of car there is out there and 5 speed Chevy trucks are all we drive now. As for Camaros, we also own a Camaro. It's ok, but I never drive it because even at age 19 the insurance is way too high. You have to be about 30 to get halfways decent insurance on them. If you are worried about insurance you should get your parents to put it on their insurance so it's cheaper, then just pay them back.  |
Date: 9/25/2003 11:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 13297
I have all kinds of domestic cars but I now own a toyota corolla. It says 40 mpg on the sticker but really gets about 32-37 depending on how I drive it. It is a great little car. I sometimes miss my mustang but as much as I drive I needed something with a good warranty and great gas mileage. I'm 25 and married so I get good discounts but even at that my insurance dropped about $250 every six months switching from a '99 mustang to a '03 corolla. FYI: saturns get decent gas mileage and are one of the best cars for insurance. Foreign cars have a super long lifespan and get great gas mileage (for the smaller models) but can be higher in insurance if they are frequently stolen or due to replacement part costs. I would suggest picking a few models you like and contacting an insurance agency. Also, you might check out www.fueleconomy.gov (i think that's it) it will tell you the gas mileage of each car you like and will allow you to compare it with other makes and models. Good luck!  |
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Date: 9/25/2003 11:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 13297
oops that should say I *have owned* not I have... |
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Date: 9/25/2003 11:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 13297
Oh and I have only owned manual transmission vehicles - I second what azairyia said... |
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Date: 9/25/2003 12:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
magenta blue you will find as you get older your rates will drop(it will be the highest for that specific car when you are a teenger)... it does depend on the vechiel though.. |
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Date: 9/25/2003 12:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
remember the older it is the less fuel efficant it may be..... don't go with anything older then 80's and make sure if you do it has low milage and cared for well... remember to ask things about accidents(has it been in one) previous owners... |
Date: 9/25/2003 1:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 53284
Answers to your questions. Goto the library and read consumer reports. They list "good" cars based on frequency of repair and "overall value". Insurance? Go and talk to several brokers. It will be expensive because you are young. Sporty cars are usually more expensive to insure than "Practical" cars. Jeeps tend to be gas guzzlers. Cameros are a blast. I had one when I was younger. It didn't get very good milage, was expensive to insure, back seat was only big enough for a small dog, but was totally a blast. Before you buy a car talk to insurance brokers so you know what your monthly insurance payments will be.  |
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Date: 9/26/2003 12:43:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26452
Thankyou soo much for your help guys! I will definitly not be getting a jeep lol,I will definitly look into some of that stuff, you've helped VERY much, thank you:D |
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Date: 9/26/2003 7:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 29532
I have noticed that in crash tests, Chevy does not hold up as well as a Ford truck. To me, Chevy trucks are just for show, not for tow. |
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Date: 9/26/2003 10:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 24732
Crash tests perhaps, I have never gotten in any wrecks at all and neither have my parents. But when it comes to towing Chevy's are great, we have to tow hay bales and flatbed trailers all the time and even my old 84' Chevy can still get the job done. |
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Date: 9/27/2003 11:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26452
I'm not too fond of trucks,I had a bad expierence driving my first stick shift truck lol |
